Chapter 23

The trees outside the window rustled in the wind as Howard drove past them. The weather report had announced that it would be windy that night. The shadows of the trees stretched long and far under the dim streetlights. He slammed his foot on the brake suddenly when the clock turned from 11:59 pm to 12:00 am. He only stopped for a moment before he immediately turned the car around and drove toward the hospital. There weren't many cars on the road in the wee hours of the morning, so Howard could push the Aston Martin to go as fast as possible. He slammed his foot once more on the brake when he arrived at the entrance of the hospital. Howard looked up at the building that was still completely lit up despite the late hour. He pursed his lips before retrieving his phone and dialing Megan's number. "We're sorry. The number you're calling—" The call only lasted briefly before the line went dead. When he tried calling her again, the call was once again disconnected. Howard decided to c